It's finally 2016 and that means we get to start fresh. However, there still seems to be certain people putting a damper on our days and we need to cut these people off ASAP. They are nothing but a dark cloud of constant rain towering over our heads and this year, we deserve to be happy. Here are 10 toxic people you need to dump in 2016.

1. People who soak up your time like a sponge.

It's important to have alone time. People who are constantly asking you for favors and expect you to cater to their every need have to go. There's no reason they can't get 95 percent of the things they ask you for themselves. You aren't their mother and you shouldn't have to act like it. Don't let this person drag you away from an amazing opportunity this year.

2. People who criticize you way too often.

Sometimes criticism is helpful, but the people who "criticize" you with backhanded compliments or make blatantly rude comments need to go. There are better ways to positively critique your friends without making them feel like absolute sh*t.

3. People who play the victim all the time.

These are the experts at the blame game. They never take ownership of their own mistakes. They are always the victim and it is never their fault. They constantly blame their sh*tty actions on their upbringing or on something that happened in a past relationship.

These people just have to be avoided at all costs and avoid being pulled in, because they may start to involve you in their blame game. Don't fall for it.

4. People who have a negative mindset.

These people spread negativity like a contagious disease. Try to get vaccinated by avoiding them at all costs. I've let myself be surrounded by negativity for far too long and it actually put a damper on my life. They hate every idea you suggest and whenever you make plans, they come in thinking it's going to suck. Get rid of them.

5. People who are all about themselves 24/7.

These are the ones who really drain your energy. They only talk to you when they want to brag about a recent purchase or tell you how much fun they had at that party last night. They're never interested in your hobbies or accomplishments and they sure as hell aren't around to congratulate you on that job promotion or your 4.0 GPA.

6. People who show no compassion or empathy.

You do not want this person in your life not only because they aren't capable of lending a sympathetic ear, but because they don't care to understand your problems. They aren't there when you need them after a break-up or a family emergency, because they don't have the ability to put themselves in other people's shoes.

7. People who always lie to and exploit you.

Obviously honesty is a very important factor in friendships, so people who are constantly tweaking the truth need to go. Whether it be them lying about plans or constantly telling other people about your business, that's not somebody you need to be around.

8. People who are manipulative.

Some people just want to use you to get an introduction to an important person you know, a job interview or even a date. They use gossip as a weapon and there is always a hidden goal behind their actions.

Manipulative friends know how to extract information from you or get you to reveal certain weaknesses which they will then use against you. They'll always make you feel guilty for making choices, even if those are the right choices just because it's not the way they wanted. These people have to be avoided because they are straight up using you.

9. People who are deliberately hurtful.

These people are the absolute worst, and honestly, why are they still around anyway? People who are constantly ignoring you and blowing you off are toxic and just make you feel like crap. They make you feel like you aren't good enough, and that's not cool. Flaky friends aren't really friends, drop them for good.

10. People who buy those God-awful Meninist shirts.

Get real, people. "Meninism" is not a thing and being friend-zoned does not make you oppressed. You can't fix stupid, but you can cut them out of your life. Deuces, bro!

2016 is an important year for you, don't let these negative Nancys bring you down. Leave their asses in 2015!